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A memorial wreath is cast from HMAS Ararat’s quarterdeck over the final resting place of HMAS Canberra 1 near Savo Island, Solomon Islands.
21 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Deployment offers opportunity to remember lost WW2 ship

The crew of HMAS Ararat held a memorial service over the resting place of HMAS Canberra 1 while on deployment.

People & service
Chaplain Franc Ahlin participates in a church service for National Prayer Day at the Seymour Baptist church on June 4. Photo: Private Andrew Norman
21 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Prayer day focuses on people in uniform

A number of prayer sessions were held on the National Day of Prayer to show support for members in uniform.

People & service
An Australian Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment is transported on one of HMAS Adelaide's landing craft during Exercise Sea Explorer 2022. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
20 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Amphibious capabilities enhanced

Exercise Sea Explorer was held in North Queensland with 1400 ADF personnel taking part.

Capability & technology
Dr Andrew Phillips, right, and welding engineer Joe Donato from the Defence Science and Technology Group at the DSTG research facility at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
20 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Steel used in Navy builds put through extreme tests

Blowing up steel plates is one way Defence scientists ensure materials used in Navy ship and submarine builds are up to scratch.

Capability & technology
Senior Constable Adrien Lamu and working dog Nym from the RPNGC K-9 unit prepare to board a RAAF C-27J Spartan as part of Operation Kimba. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
20 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

PNG canine squad travels in style with RAAF

The ADF has helped move the highly skilled Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary canine squad across the country.

Alliances & relationships
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Schroder. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
17 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Navy Top Gun's bid for stardom

If you notice a bearded aviator in the bar scenes of Top Gun: Maverick, it’s probably Lieutenant Commander Matthew Schroder.

Alliances & relationships
Captain Jim Hutton on the light vehicle deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Explorer. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore
16 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Leaving behind legacy of amphibious capability

Captain Jim Hutton has said goodbye to his last Sea Series exercise in full-time service.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman Sam Schmidt, from the No. 382 Squadron, marshals a C-130J from RAAF Base Richmond at the Air Movements Wing – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
16 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF kicks off election support to PNG

The main body of ADF personnel deployed on Operation Kimba has touched down in Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships
Macquarie University researcher Madison Kho takes a hair sample from a HMAS Canberra crew member to measure cortisol levels. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
16 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Scientists go to sea to study crew

Scientists from Macquarie University sailed in HMAS Canberra as part of a project researching the effects being at sea has on the crew.

People & service
Able Seaman Boatwain Mate Linda Emelio handles lines on the quarterdeck of HMAS Canberra while departing Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photo: Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski
14 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Full steam ahead for Royal Australian Navy deployments

Five Royal Australian Navy ships will set sail from Australia over the next three weeks for regional presence deployments throughout the Indo-Pacific…

People & service
Executive Officer HMAS Canberra Commander Justin Cloney scatters the ashes of former Navy navigation officer, Captain Michael Freeman, during a committal of ashes to the sea ceremony. Photo: Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski
14 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Former sailors laid to rest at sea

The ship’s company of HMAS Canberra was honoured to commit the ashes of 10 former Navy personnel to the sea on June 9.

People & service
Aspen Island in Canberra is renamed to Queen Elizabeth II Island in recognition of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
13 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Extraordinary service recognised through Queen's birthday honours

Queen's Birthday 2022 honours list has been announced.

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